Reyptson Ransomware Spams Your Friends by Stealing Thunderbird Contacts
The Reyptson Ransomware contains the unique ability to distribute itself by trying to conduct a fake invoice spam campaign directly from the victim's computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/reyptson-ransomware-spams-your-friends-by-stealing-thunderbird-contacts/
The Reyptson Ransomware contains the unique ability to distribute itself by trying to conduct a fake invoice spam campaign directly from the victim's computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/reyptson-ransomware-spams-your-friends-by-stealing-thunderbird-contacts/
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Reyptson Ransomware Spams Your Friends by Stealing Thunderbird Contacts
The Reyptson Ransomware contains the unique ability to distribute itself by trying to conduct a fake invoice spam campaign directly from the victim's computer.
Hacker Steals $7 Million Worth of Ethereum From CoinDash Platform
An unknown hacker has taken over the official website of the CoinDash platform and modified an Ethereum wallet address during the company's ICO (Initial Coin Offering). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-steals-7-million-worth-of-ethereum-from-coindash-platform/
An unknown hacker has taken over the official website of the CoinDash platform and modified an Ethereum wallet address during the company's ICO (Initial Coin Offering). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-steals-7-million-worth-of-ethereum-from-coindash-platform/
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Hacker Steals $7 Million Worth of Ethereum From CoinDash Platform
An unknown hacker has taken over the official website of the CoinDash platform and modified an Ethereum wallet address during the company's ICO (Initial Coin Offering).
FBI Issues Warning and Recommendations on Internet-Connected Toys
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), a division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has issued a public service announcement about the improper security and privacy protections provided by manufacturers of Internet-connected smart toys, also known as IoT toys. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/fbi-issues-warning-and-recommendations-on-internet-connected-toys/
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), a division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has issued a public service announcement about the improper security and privacy protections provided by manufacturers of Internet-connected smart toys, also known as IoT toys. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/fbi-issues-warning-and-recommendations-on-internet-connected-toys/
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FBI Issues Warning and Recommendations on Internet-Connected Toys
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), a division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has issued a public service announcement about the improper security and privacy protections provided by manufacturers of Internet-connected smart toys, also…
FedEx Says Some Damage From NotPetya Ransomware May Be Permanent
US-based and international courier delivery service FedEx admitted on Monday that some of its systems were significantly affected by the NotPetya ransomware, and some of the damage may be permanent. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fedex-says-some-damage-from-notpetya-ransomware-may-be-permanent/
US-based and international courier delivery service FedEx admitted on Monday that some of its systems were significantly affected by the NotPetya ransomware, and some of the damage may be permanent. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fedex-says-some-damage-from-notpetya-ransomware-may-be-permanent/
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FedEx Says Some Damage From NotPetya Ransomware May Be Permanent
US-based and international courier delivery service FedEx admitted on Monday that some of its systems were significantly affected by the NotPetya ransomware, and some of the damage may be permanent.
Home Security System Fails at Being Secure, Opens Homes to Hacking & Burglaries
The maker of a smart home security system has failed to patch five security issues in the firmware of his product. These flaws allow an attacker to bypass authentication, take over devices, and disable alarm systems, leaving homes exposed to burglaries. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/home-security-system-fails-at-being-secure-opens-homes-to-hacking-and-burglaries/
The maker of a smart home security system has failed to patch five security issues in the firmware of his product. These flaws allow an attacker to bypass authentication, take over devices, and disable alarm systems, leaving homes exposed to burglaries. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/home-security-system-fails-at-being-secure-opens-homes-to-hacking-and-burglaries/
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Home Security System Fails at Being Secure, Opens Homes to Hacking & Burglaries
The maker of a smart home security system has failed to patch five security issues in the firmware of his product. These flaws allow an attacker to bypass authentication, take over devices, and disable alarm systems, leaving homes exposed to burglaries.
Coding Library Vulnerability May Trickle Down to Thousands of IoT Devices
A vulnerability codenamed Devil's Ivy is putting thousands of Internet-connected devices at risk of hacking. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coding-library-vulnerability-may-trickle-down-to-thousands-of-iot-devices/
A vulnerability codenamed Devil's Ivy is putting thousands of Internet-connected devices at risk of hacking. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coding-library-vulnerability-may-trickle-down-to-thousands-of-iot-devices/
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Coding Library Vulnerability May Trickle Down to Thousands of IoT Devices
A vulnerability codenamed Devil's Ivy is putting thousands of Internet-connected devices at risk of hacking.
SambaCry Vulnerability Used to Deploy Backdoors on NAS Devices
wSomeone is using the SambaCry vulnerability to install a backdoor trojan on Linux devices running older versions of the Samba file-sharing server. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sambacry-vulnerability-used-to-deploy-backdoors-on-nas-devices/
wSomeone is using the SambaCry vulnerability to install a backdoor trojan on Linux devices running older versions of the Samba file-sharing server. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sambacry-vulnerability-used-to-deploy-backdoors-on-nas-devices/
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SambaCry Vulnerability Used to Deploy Backdoors on NAS Devices
wSomeone is using the SambaCry vulnerability to install a backdoor trojan on Linux devices running older versions of the Samba file-sharing server.
Two Iranians Charged With Hacking US Defense Contractor
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed an indictment on Monday against two Iranian nationals accused of hacking a US company and stealing software used in ammunition design. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/two-iranians-charged-with-hacking-us-defense-contractor/
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed an indictment on Monday against two Iranian nationals accused of hacking a US company and stealing software used in ammunition design. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/two-iranians-charged-with-hacking-us-defense-contractor/
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Two Iranians Charged With Hacking US Defense Contractor
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed an indictment on Monday against two Iranian nationals accused of hacking a US company and stealing software used in ammunition design.
Mozilla Launches the First Open-Source Voice Recognition Engine
The Mozilla Foundation, makers of the Firefox browser, have launched a new project called Common Voice, which the organization hopes to become the first open-source voice recognition engine on the market. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/mozilla-launches-the-first-open-source-voice-recognition-engine/
The Mozilla Foundation, makers of the Firefox browser, have launched a new project called Common Voice, which the organization hopes to become the first open-source voice recognition engine on the market. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/mozilla-launches-the-first-open-source-voice-recognition-engine/
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Mozilla Launches the First Open-Source Voice Recognition Engine
The Mozilla Foundation, makers of the Firefox browser, have launched a new project called Common Voice, which the organization hopes to become the first open-source voice recognition engine on the market.
"Bad Taste" Vulnerability Affects Linux Systems via Malicious Windows MSI Files
Because Windows executables haven't wreaked enough damage on Windows computers, now you can use malformed MSI files to run malicious code on Linux systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/-bad-taste-vulnerability-affects-linux-systems-via-malicious-windows-msi-files/
Because Windows executables haven't wreaked enough damage on Windows computers, now you can use malformed MSI files to run malicious code on Linux systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/-bad-taste-vulnerability-affects-linux-systems-via-malicious-windows-msi-files/
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"Bad Taste" Vulnerability Affects Linux Systems via Malicious Windows MSI Files
Because Windows executables haven't wreaked enough damage on Windows computers, now you can use malformed MSI files to run malicious code on Linux systems.
Radio and TV Station Still Recovering From Ransomware Infection One Month Later
A month after it suffered a mysterious cyber attack, details emerged that San Francisco's public TV and radio station, KQED, was the victim of a ransomware incident from which it has yet to fully recover. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/radio-and-tv-station-still-recovering-from-ransomware-infection-one-month-later/
A month after it suffered a mysterious cyber attack, details emerged that San Francisco's public TV and radio station, KQED, was the victim of a ransomware incident from which it has yet to fully recover. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/radio-and-tv-station-still-recovering-from-ransomware-infection-one-month-later/
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Radio and TV Station Still Recovering From Ransomware Infection One Month Later
A month after it suffered a mysterious cyber attack, details emerged that San Francisco's public TV and radio station, KQED, was the victim of a ransomware incident from which it has yet to fully recover.
Avast Buys Piriform, the Company Behind CCleaner and Recuva
Avast, today's largest vendor of security software, has acquired Piriform, a UK-based company that is behind many successful desktop and mobile apps, such as CCleaner, Recuva, Speccy, and Defraggler. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/avast-buys-piriform-the-company-behind-ccleaner-and-recuva/
Avast, today's largest vendor of security software, has acquired Piriform, a UK-based company that is behind many successful desktop and mobile apps, such as CCleaner, Recuva, Speccy, and Defraggler. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/avast-buys-piriform-the-company-behind-ccleaner-and-recuva/
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Avast Buys Piriform, the Company Behind CCleaner and Recuva
Avast, today's largest vendor of security software, has acquired Piriform, a UK-based company that is behind many successful desktop and mobile apps, such as CCleaner, Recuva, Speccy, and Defraggler.
Hacker Uses Parity Wallet Vulnerability to Steal $30 Million Worth of Ethereum
An unknown hacker has used a vulnerability in an Ethereum wallet client to steal over 153,000 Ether, worth over $30 million dollars. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-uses-parity-wallet-vulnerability-to-steal-30-million-worth-of-ethereum/
An unknown hacker has used a vulnerability in an Ethereum wallet client to steal over 153,000 Ether, worth over $30 million dollars. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-uses-parity-wallet-vulnerability-to-steal-30-million-worth-of-ethereum/
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Hacker Uses Parity Wallet Vulnerability to Steal $30 Million Worth of Ethereum
An unknown hacker has used a vulnerability in an Ethereum wallet client to steal over 153,000 Ether, worth over $30 million dollars.
Security Flaws Are Everywhere. Even in Segway Hoverboards
Ninebot, the company behind Segway hoverboards, has issued new firmware to fix various security flaws that allow an attacker to connect to and take over users' devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-flaws-are-everywhere-even-in-segway-hoverboards/
Ninebot, the company behind Segway hoverboards, has issued new firmware to fix various security flaws that allow an attacker to connect to and take over users' devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-flaws-are-everywhere-even-in-segway-hoverboards/
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Security Flaws Are Everywhere. Even in Segway Hoverboards
Ninebot, the company behind Segway hoverboards, has issued new firmware to fix various security flaws that allow an attacker to connect to and take over users' devices.
Apple Releases Security Updates, Fixes Broadpwn Bug
On July 19, Apple released security updates for seven of its products, such as iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, Safari, iTunes for Windows and iCloud for Windows. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-releases-security-updates-fixes-broadpwn-bug/
On July 19, Apple released security updates for seven of its products, such as iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, Safari, iTunes for Windows and iCloud for Windows. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-releases-security-updates-fixes-broadpwn-bug/
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Apple Releases Security Updates, Fixes Broadpwn Bug
On July 19, Apple released security updates for seven of its products, such as iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, Safari, iTunes for Windows and iCloud for Windows.
Online Course Teaches Russian-Speaking Hackers Latest Carding Tricks
Russian-speaking criminals are offering a six-week online course that teaches wannabe hackers all they need to know to enter the online fraud and carding scene. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/online-course-teaches-russian-speaking-hackers-latest-carding-tricks/
Russian-speaking criminals are offering a six-week online course that teaches wannabe hackers all they need to know to enter the online fraud and carding scene. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/online-course-teaches-russian-speaking-hackers-latest-carding-tricks/
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Online Course Teaches Russian-Speaking Hackers Latest Carding Tricks
Russian-speaking criminals are offering a six-week online course that teaches wannabe hackers all they need to know to enter the online fraud and carding scene.
Valve Patches Security Flaw That Allows Installation of Malware via Steam Games
A vulnerability in Valve's Source SDK, a library used by game vendors to support custom mods and other features, allows a malicious actor to execute code on a user's computer, and optionally install malware, such as ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, banking trojans, and others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/valve-patches-security-flaw-that-allows-installation-of-malware-via-steam-games/
A vulnerability in Valve's Source SDK, a library used by game vendors to support custom mods and other features, allows a malicious actor to execute code on a user's computer, and optionally install malware, such as ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, banking trojans, and others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/valve-patches-security-flaw-that-allows-installation-of-malware-via-steam-games/
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Valve Patches Security Flaw That Allows Installation of Malware via Steam Games
A vulnerability in Valve's Source SDK, a library used by game vendors to support custom mods and other features, allows a malicious actor to execute code on a user's computer, and optionally install malware, such as ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, banking…
Authorities Take Down Hansa Dark Web Market, Confirm AlphaBay Takedown
Today, in coordinated press releases, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Europol announced the takedown of two Dark Web marketplaces — AlphaBay and Hansa Market. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/authorities-take-down-hansa-dark-web-market-confirm-alphabay-takedown/
Today, in coordinated press releases, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Europol announced the takedown of two Dark Web marketplaces — AlphaBay and Hansa Market. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/authorities-take-down-hansa-dark-web-market-confirm-alphabay-takedown/
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Authorities Take Down Hansa Dark Web Market, Confirm AlphaBay Takedown
Today, in coordinated press releases, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Europol announced the takedown of two Dark Web marketplaces — AlphaBay and Hansa Market.
Chrome Extension Hijacks Search Results While Filtering Trump from the Web
While doing my normal scan through various sites that are known to push unwanted programs, I ran across a new version of a Chrome extension family that hijacks searches done on Google and other search engines. In addition to hijacking searches, this new variant also tries to filter Trump from the web. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extension-hijacks-search-results-while-filtering-trump-from-the-web/
While doing my normal scan through various sites that are known to push unwanted programs, I ran across a new version of a Chrome extension family that hijacks searches done on Google and other search engines. In addition to hijacking searches, this new variant also tries to filter Trump from the web. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extension-hijacks-search-results-while-filtering-trump-from-the-web/
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Chrome Extension Hijacks Search Results While Filtering Trump from the Web
While doing my normal scan through various sites that are known to push unwanted programs, I ran across a new version of a Chrome extension family that hijacks searches done on Google and other search engines. In addition to hijacking searches, this new variant…
The ZAYKA and NOOB CryptoMix Ransomware Variants Released in Quick Succession
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The ZAYKA and NOOB CryptoMix Ransomware Variants Released in Quick Succession
Series of Monumental OpSec Mistakes Led to AlphaBay's Demise
It was a series of monumental OpSec (operational security) mistakes that led to AlphaBay's demise, according to a series of documents released today by the US Department of Justice. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/series-of-monumental-opsec-mistakes-led-to-alphabays-demise/
It was a series of monumental OpSec (operational security) mistakes that led to AlphaBay's demise, according to a series of documents released today by the US Department of Justice. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/series-of-monumental-opsec-mistakes-led-to-alphabays-demise/
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Series of Monumental OpSec Mistakes Led to AlphaBay's Demise
It was a series of monumental OpSec (operational security) mistakes that led to AlphaBay's demise, according to a series of documents released today by the US Department of Justice.